Travis County Commssioners Court
December 4, 2001
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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.
December 4, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE INPUT ON PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY ORDINANCE ADDRESSING
NEW LEGISLATION THAT REQUIRES COUNTIES TO PROHIBIT OR REGULATE OWNERSHIP OF
DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS. TRAVIS COUNTY TENTATIVELY PLANS TO PROHIBIT SUCH WILD
ANIMALS.
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED
PLAT OF LOTS 525-527 AND LOTS 1295-1299, APACHE SHORES, SECTION 2 (AMENDED
PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.303 ACRES - HUNTERS PASS AND LITTLE BEAVER TRAIL, RESPECTIVELY
- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY
- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the discussion.
3. DISCUSS A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF NEW SWEDEN CHURCH
ROAD FROM FM 973 TO AXEL LANE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
4. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
5. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
6. CONSIDER DEEDING TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN, 2.921 ACRES OF
FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY THAT IS CURRENTLY USED AS YAGER LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRECINCT
ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
7. CONSIDER COMMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION RELATING TO ITS RULEMAKING FOR THE CREATION OF REGIONAL
MOBILITY AUTHORITIES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
8. CONSIDER WAIVING THE FEE FOR THE COUNTY BASIC DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT FOR HOME REPAIRS RESULTING FROM THE NOVEMBER 15, 2001 FLOOD EVENT,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
9. AUTHORIZE INITIAL BOND ISSUANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002
BOND ISSUANCE.
Postponed one week.
10. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO PERMIT THE PURCHASE
OF LAND FOR SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
11. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO PERMIT THE PURCHASE
OF LAND FOR SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
Postponed one week.
12. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: MCKENZIE
ACRES (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 80 LOTS - 101.27 ACRES - MCKENZIE ROAD - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY). (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
13. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: BERDOLL FARMS PHASE ONE SECTION 4 - (LONG
FORM PLAT - 85 LOTS - 16.712 ACRES - ROSS ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF
AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
14. APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE FAIRWAYS OF BLACKHAWK
LICENSE AGREEMENT AND ITS ACCOMPANYING SECURITY DEPOSIT TO THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
DUE TO ANNEXATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On Consent.
15. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED
PLAT OF LOTS 525-527 AND LOTS 1295-1299, APACHE SHORES, SECTION 2 (AMENDED
PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.303 ACRES - HUNTERS PASS AND LITTLE BEAVER TRAIL, RESPECTIVELY
- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY
- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
On Consent.
16. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF NEW SWEDEN CHURCH
ROAD FROM FM 973 TO AXEL LANE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
On Consent.
17. CONSIDER THE REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
DIVISION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND THE CREATION
OF A PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
18. A. IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIAL CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDED
SOLUTIONS;
B. PROPOSAL FOR SPECIAL FINANCIAL SYSTEMS STRATEGY TEAM
TO ADDRESS CERTAIN GASB-34 ISSUES AND RELATED BUDGET ISSUES.
C. CONSIDER APPLICATION OF 5% COMPENSATION TO GASB PERSONNEL
AND FUNDING SOURCE.
Postponed one week.
19. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
(Taken with Item 21, towards end of clip.)
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
20. APPROVE REVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PUBLIC INFORMATION
ACT DESIGNATION FORM TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, §552.117.
On Consent.
21. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERFORMANCE PAY
FOR RECLASSIFICATIONS.
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the discussion.
22. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES
AND DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND - COUNTY EMPLOYEES
FOR PAYMENT PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 16 - NOVEMBER 22, 2001.
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the discussion.
23. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
24. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS020012-LB WITH CORRECT
STAFFING, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
SERVICES. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES INVENTORY,
IFB NO. B020008-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ARNOLD OIL CO. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
26. APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
PROGRAM CONTRACTS: (A) SHORELINE PS000199-KW; (B) THE BURKE FOUNDATION PS000101-KW;
(C) PEGASUS SCHOOLS, INC. PS000230-KW; (D) AVALON CENTER, INC. PS000202-KW;
(E) BROOKHAVEN YOUTH RANCH PS000212-KW; (F) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES PS000229-KW;
(G) NEW ENCOUNTERS PS000246-KW. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent.
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR IMPERIAL DRIVE EXTENSION,
IFB NO. B010706-DM, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, AARON CONCRETE CONTRACTORS,
INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
28. APPROVE ADDITION OF ONE (1) MICROFILM PRINTER, REMOVAL
OF THREE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AND APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT MA010050, LASON, INC., MAINTENANCE OF MICROFILM EQUIPMENT;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON JANUARY 2, 2001. (TAX OFFICE, TNR, RMCR, TCSO) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
29. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN REGARDS TO DISTRICT
CLERK'S E-GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITY (JURY IMPANELING) PROPOSAL FROM KPMG. (COMMISSIONER
BAXTER)
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the discussion.
30. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT #4 FOR FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY SERVICES (CONTRACT NO. IL020026-EF). (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
31. APPROVE ORDERS TO AUTHORIZE THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO UTILIZE THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT DELIVERY METHOD (TEX. LOCAL GOVT. CODE ANN. SECTION 271.111-271.121) TO PROCURE COUNTY-WIDE CONTRACTS : (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES;
B. MINOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION OR ALTERATION
OF COUNTY-WIDE FACILITIES.
On Consent.
32. DISCUSS PURCHASE OF INMATE UNIFORMS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
33. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS020049-LB WITH QUALITY
FIRST SERVICES, INC. FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES
AT THE GARDNER BETTS JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER MAIN BUILDING AND INTERMEDIATE
SANCTIONS DETENTION BUILDING. (RISK MANAGEMENT)
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the discussion.
OTHER ITEMS
34. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On Consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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the discussion.
Note 1 - Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 - Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 - Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 - Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
36. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING
CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING FLUOR DANIEL, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY , TEXAS; CIVIL ACTION
NO. A 00CA021SS; IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT
OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
37. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN HARRY WHITTINGTON D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 209 WEST 9TH STREET. 2
38. CONSIDER OPTION AND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR A PROPOSED EAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
39. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE PROPOSED SOUTHWEST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER) 2
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: ALEX ACOSTA NOTICE OF CLAIM (ACOSTA, EARLE, SECTION 1983) 1
41. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON TRAVIS COUNTY VS. PETER VON WUPPERFELD, CAUSE NO. GV-001152, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY CHRISTINA ARMIJO (ARMIJO; FRASIER; CONTRACT, PERSONAL INJURY) 1
43. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) IN JOE NATHAN MIDDLETON V. OFFICER J. HERNANDEZ #3123, ET AL. (MIDDLETON; FRASIER; 4TH, 6TH, 14TH AMENDMENT TO U.S. CONSTITUTION) 1
44. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MEDIATION RESULTS IN DARBY V. TRAVIS COUNTY. (EMPLOYMENT) 1 AND 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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C 1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C 2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C 3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINS:
A) VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001;
B) VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 9, 2001;
C) VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 13, 2001; AND
D) VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 20, 2001.
C 4. REAPPOINT CAROL OLEWIN TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #12, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 2003. (COMMISSIOMNER DAVIS)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
(LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS PROJECT) BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION.
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the discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,500,000 WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ALL FINANCING DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS, INCLUDING THE TRUST INDENTURE, LOAN AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
MEETING
CITIZEN ADVISORY SOLID WASTE
WORKING GROUP
TO BE HELD ON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2001
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